87 Days of Using MFP :P (lots of Pics)

shadow2soul

Well today is day 87 of using MFP and I decided that I have some progress pictures that are actually worth sharing.

CW: 194lbs
GW: 135lbs
Height: 5'4.5"
Age: 23 years old

I don't have very many pictures of me at my highest weight, but I will share what I do have. I actually started working on my weight last year @ 260lbs and 6 weeks after having a c-section. I had to renew my drivers license last year (about 4 weeks after c-section) and I was utterly disturbed by my picture. In my previous picture, I had been thin and even my passport picture is of the thin me. You could say this picture is what actually set things in motion.



I couldn't believe how I'd let my self gain so much weight. There was no excuse for it. I don't have any medical issues that affect my metabolism. I'm not depressed. I was just lazy and drinking way too much soda (at least 2-2liters a day...before pregnancy I didn't drink soda while pregnant). My eating habits were just plain horrible (again before pregnancy...during pregnancy I was seeing a dietitian). I was completely lacking in all the nutrients my body needs and this of course resulted in me always feeling tired.
This is the closest thing I have to a full body picture. It was take Dec 25, 2011, 2 days after my c-section, and the first time I got to hold my son.


I discovered MFP's phone app in November 2012. I created an account and played around with it for a bit, but decided not to use it at the time. I didn't think that calorie counting was the thing for me.

Starting March 13 of this year, I decided that I should go ahead and try using MFP to help me lose weight. I was 218lbs the day I decided to start calorie counting. I am pleased to say that I have logged every day since then. I have actually discovered that I enjoy counting calories and that it isn't as big of a pain as I originally thought it would be. I didn't decide to start taking progress pictures till March 30.

So March 30 compared to today:



**Today's picture was taken 30 mins after waking up**

And May 2 compared to today:

justaynp

Wow! What a transformation! Well done! I can only hope to accomplish a fraction of what you have.

kniknaack

Great job!

msjames1999

Wow!!! That is awesome. Congratulations!!!

alisonsurf

WOW! Amazing difference in such a short time!

cardio_fiend

You look amazing! Nicely done:-)

atraylor2

Wow that is sooo amazing! This just gave me extra motivation!(:

hollyquilt

OMG!!! you are wonderful! I am soooo inspired! thanks!

shadow2soul

Thanks everyone :happy:

I don't always feel like I'm making progress, but pictures seem to show otherwise. I still have a long way to go, but I'll get to my goal someday.:drinker:

Goodluck to everyone :flowerforyou:

Wooly_I_am

Good work!

kimosabe1

WONDERFUL! on your way..... I can't wait for the third pic.......:flowerforyou:

auroranflash

Looking great, congratulations!!

And... I'm sorry but I LOLed at Cookie Monster's Derp Face in the very last pic. Hahaha... ♥

Best of luck!!

MyJourney1960

Awesome you look great ! Thank you for posting, it's so inspiring to hear of other people's success.

And BTW I love the before pic of you with your baby -that smile on your face is so beautiful!

ppdes

Congratulations! Your transformation is clearly noticeable. And within 3 months!! thats a HUGE motivation....

R55T

Congratulations Shadow2soul, on your weight loss to date. Wow, you look great & the transformation in just three months is just so incredible. Keep up the great job!

superlittlekatie

Well done!! You look great! Thanks so much for posting the pictures - it's very motivating. Keep up up the great work!

bethlaf

You are doing great and what a great start on all of this,
keep at it ,



i cant wait to see cookie monster look like he has become a Mini dress.!!

jblackjr

WOW! What a huge difference! Seeing stories like yours really inspires. Its always amazing to see people like yourself with such a huge weightloss. I honestly beleive losing weight is one of the hardest things for a person to accomplish and seeing someone with results like yours is simply awe-inspiring.

janetsalley

you betta work girl!!!! luv it!!!! congrats...keep up the good work!!! :flowerforyou:

ctinawilson

What an inspiration. I love that you didn't use any excuses and just got on with it!

You've got a great figure!

Well done!

siany01

You've had a massive change in body shape from the weight you have lost so far. You should be really proud of what you have achieved. Onwards and upwards (or downwards as the case maybe for weight :laugh: ) from here.